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Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,374
Posted By middlepatent
Good point. But, I rode the GSA for 3 weeks in...

Good point. But, I rode the GSA for 3 weeks in Africa this winter and really liked it for rough roads and long miles on the tar. Its a different ride and very stable at all times. The new LC left me...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,374
Posted By middlepatent
2010 gs

My bike has 17K, Akrapovik and uptuned engine, GSA bags and frame, Ohlins ESA, Ztechnik windscreen, crash bar and engine covers.
Looking at the last of the GSA's this year. Not so interested in the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-25-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9,031
Views: 1,367,736
Posted By middlepatent
Gs lc ng

I rode on pavement with just a quick pass on a smooth dirt road.
Regarding the other comments, I love BMW bikes. I have no reason to dislike this one. But if you want the extra power and ride the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-25-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9,031
Views: 1,367,736
Posted By middlepatent
Test ride on the LC GS. Not so good.

I haven't looked in at all the previous posts but I have read a few and yesterday I rode the LC GS. I ride a modified GS (Ohlins and Exhaust etc) and I have just returned from 3 weeks on a GSA in...
Forum: EMEA 12-28-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By middlepatent
Hi. Looking at two alternatives for bike rental...

Hi. Looking at two alternatives for bike rental in Cape Town. Do you know either GS Africa or Dual Sport Africa?
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By middlepatent
Agree, not a religion. More like a big toy store....

Agree, not a religion. More like a big toy store.
I had the big KTM and wanted the GS. Had the Stelvio and wanted the KTM.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By middlepatent
Envy

I am curious if anyone else feels this way. I have a perfectly set up GS, Ohlins, exhaust, remapped engine, GSA travel kit etc. A 2010 with 16,000 miles in perfect condition. Great for loaded two up...
Forum: EMEA 11-20-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By middlepatent
http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/contactus.htm ...

http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/contactus.htm

Found these guys for renting a GSA and gaining access to a self guided GPS tour. Anybody know them?

thanks
Forum: EMEA 11-19-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By middlepatent
thanks

The web sites were very helpful. I found Dual Sport Adventure Rentals through your links. Had a good chat with the owner and it looks like we can create a route that will work.
Thanks again.
Forum: EMEA 11-15-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By middlepatent
South Africa

Just starting to plan out a ride in South Africa. We want to end up in Cape Town, starting in Pretoria sounds reasonable. We have 2 plus weeks in country and friend at the end of the line.
Looked at...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-21-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By middlepatent
Touratech bracket and top case

I gave the GSA top case bracket on 2010 GS. Been riding with a friend who installed the Touratech bracket and aluminum top case on a 2011 GS. We did a break-in ride, 1,300 miles in New England, one...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-27-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By middlepatent
Great thread. I ordered the holder from...

Great thread. I ordered the holder from Motochanic and will give it try. In the meantime I will lay low as law enforcement tries to track me down. Honest Officer, I tried to pay the damn tolls.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-27-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By middlepatent
Not so E-ZPass

Like many of you I find myself regularly at toll plazas in the east coast E-Pass system. The cash lines are for people with more time then brains. For the cars its very simple. You stick the gizmo on...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-23-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,055
Posted By middlepatent
GSA and Duc MS???

Hey Harring10. Your garage is very interesting to me. Just sold my Guzzi, riding a very well set up GS (Ohlins ESA, Akrapovic, GSA bags and seat, re-mapped engine etc.). Yeah, I just like the non-GSA...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-25-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,776
Posted By middlepatent
Gsa, gs, rt, r ????

I think you should consider the middle ground. I find the GS to be a much more nimble and exciting ride compared to the GSA. The extra weight and hight are acceptable if you are 6'5' (I am 6'2") or...
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